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Pier 5 Designhotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Located in central Aalborg, Pier 5 Hotel blends relaxation with adventure. Enjoy the garden, arcade/game room, or explore the city by bike. The eco-certified property offers on-site cycling, nearby bike rentals, and multilingual staff to enhance your stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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City Room, 1 King Bed | View from room

City Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite, Harbor View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Exclusive Suite, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Room (Connecting rooms) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room (Connecting rooms)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rendsburggade 5, Aalborg, 9000

What's nearby

  • House of Music - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nordkraft - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Budolfi Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jomfru Ane Gade - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aalborg Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aalborg Station - 14 min walk
  • Aalborg (AAL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪John Bull Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Salling Rooftop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bistro V - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pier 5 Designhotel

Hotel near Aalborg Zoo
Located close to Utzon Center and Aalborg Castle, Pier 5 Designhotel provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (DKK 150 per day)
  • Self parking on site (DKK 125 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; DKK 180 for adults and DKK 95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1986
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of DKK 495 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for DKK 200.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: DKK 300 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately DKK 180 for adults and DKK 95 for children
  • Self parking fee: DKK 125 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: DKK 150 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: DKK 495 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: DKK 200.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Aalborg Hotel
First Aalborg
First Hotel Aalborg
Hotel Aalborg
Quality Inn Aalborg
Pier 5 Hotel
First Hotel Aalborg

Frequently asked questions

Is Pier 5 Designhotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of DKK 495 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Pier 5 Designhotel?

Self parking is available for DKK 125 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Pier 5 Designhotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Pier 5 Designhotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pier 5 Designhotel located?

Located in Aalborg Centrum, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Utzon Center and House of Music. Aalborg Castle and Nordkraft are also within 10 minutes. Aalborg Station is 14 minutes by foot and Aalborg Vestby Station is 17 minutes.

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Reviews

Pier 5 Designhotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarfaraz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO FEDERICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel! Excelent location! Clean! Modern and great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Nice staff. W had a junior suite with harbour view and that was amazing. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has been a nice stay for 5 days. Very nice staff, very friendly and ready to help. Only thing there is no cleaner unless you read a very small sign and request it for the next day
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware of choosing the correct Parking Zone outside the hotel. The two closest zones tend to overlap in the EasyPark App. If you choose wrong, you get a ticket
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Achol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to place in Aalborg. I discovered this property in October 2022. The local is central and close walking distance to shops , restaurants etc . The staff is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic, and utterly amazing hotel.

Absolutely amazing hotel. Not only are the staff very welcoming and professional, but they really want to help and provide good service. One of our ovens broke in the studio room and a simple walk to the desk and our issue was solved in 5 minutes. What a wonderful experience it was.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quite Good

Room was nice but was not cleaned and no towels changed during the whole stay. Maybe they don’t do this anymore? Also, there was often no one at front desk when needed. The hotel facilities are great, gym and there’s a new restaurant. The location is also good and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Prinzipiell ist gegen dieses Hotel nichts einzuwenden, wenn man keine allzu hohen Ansprüche hat. Aber unter einem "Designhotel" habe ich irgendwie was anderes erwartet. Das geht schon beim checkin los - 4-stellige PIN für die Zimmertür per SMS, maximale Kundenkontaktreduzierung. Das Pinpad an der Tür ist auch sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig, denn es ist nur dann beleuchtet, wenn man eine Taste drückt und sofort wieder dunkel. PIN Eingabe im Dunkeln ist da ohne extra Lichtquelle nicht machbar. Im Zimmer dann die erste Überraschung: Zweibettzimmer gebucht, aber 4 Betten vorhanden. Die nicht auf den Promo Fotos auftauchen, denn anscheinend wurde zwischenzeitlich per Gerüst zwei Betten ÜBER die vorhandenen Betten im Etagenbett-Format an die Decke gehängt. Habe mir natürlich prompt den Kopf gestoßen, da die lichte Höhe zum ins-Bett-gehen unter 1,80cm liegt. Apropos Bett - das ist das erste Zimmer, in dem ich eine Bettdecke vorfinde, die gerade mal 1 Meter breit ist. Als Mensch >1,80cm ziemlich witzlos. Das Bad ist extrem winzig, es gibt keinerlei Ablagefläche für z.B. Duschgel in der Nasszelle (Duschgel und Shampoo stehen daher draußen neben der Dusche) und den sonst eigentlich üblichen Badvorleger sucht man auch vergebens. Richtig verwirrend fand ich, dass als Zahnputzbecher Pappbecher mit Werbung eines Kaffeeautomatenherstellers hingestellt wurden. Pappbecher. Leider ist die Bewertung auf 1500 Zeichen begrenzt, daher muss ich an dieser Stelle meinen Bericht leider beenden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Søren Ørgaard Schwabe

super oplevelse
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Martine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très jolie vue et système d’hôtel nouvelle vague. Pas mal et pratique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernhard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer war im Erdgeschoss, in den Innenhof, öffnen des Fensters nach guckst,Bad, sehr klein, Dusche viel zu klein! Betten zu schmal und Matratzen zu weich oder durchgelegen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We really liked the hotel. Great overall, except for lack of A/C, and a very small bathroom, and very basic bathroom facilities. Bcs you don’t have an A/C, you have to keep the window open, but the street below is very busy, so the traffic noise wakes you up early. But great location and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hyggeligt men mangler lidt

Opbevaring samt te/kaffe mangler på værelset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Superfrukost

Ingen AC på rummet så det blev väldigt väldigt varmt. Frukosten var super bra och väldigt fina råvaror.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jónhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meget godt

Meget godt
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alt i alt et godt centralt beliggende hotel

Vi fik en god drinks i baren og sidste en god middag i restauranten
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Achol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at this property on and off since October 2022x. Amazing and friendly staff. They try to always book my favorite room when available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pænt hotel. Værelser har mangler.

Pæne værelser, men virker noget skrabet. Man kan ikke lave sig en kop kaffe, der mangler ekstra hovedpuder og så et TV'et noget besværligt at se programmer på. Høflig betjening og fin morgenmad. Jeg kunne som diabetiker spise mig mæt i low carb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon hôtel si vue sur le fjord … sinon je ne sais pas si ça vaut le prix. Attention pas de restaurant à l’hôtel le samedi et dimanche. Un peu cher pour ce qui est proposé dans les chambres de luxe. Petit-déjeuner excellent, vélo à louer pour la journée (bon état et prix correct)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane Sybille S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell med bra beliggenhet

Hyggelig hotell og fin beliggenhet. Litt få parkeringsplasser og dusjforheng (føles lite hygienisk) trekker ned. Moderne og fint interiør.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin

Disliked: Room comfort

God beliggenhet, men mye støy fra veien

God beliggenhet, men støy fra veien rett utenfor. Pga varmt vær måtte vi ha vinduet åpent. Dyrt å kjøpe frokost på hotellet, og det var ikke mulig å bestille med frokost via hotels.com. Finnes andre gode frokostalternativer i byen - bl.a. café Penny Lane.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aalborg havnefront

Dejligt hotel med god beliggenhed ved havnefronten og tæt på shopping muligheder og enkelte restauranter. Super service af personalet. Både i baren og receptionen. Værelset var rent. Eneste minus er at rengøring skal bestilles dagen før inden kl.18. Det virkede ikke for os.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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